JSS1: ENGLISH LANGUAGE - 1ST TERM
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Quizzes
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JSS1: English Language 1st Term Examination - Section A | Essay
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JSS1: English Language 1st Term Examination - Section B | Comprehension
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JSS1: English Language 1st Term Examination - Section C | Objectives
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JSS1: English Language 1st Term Examination - Section D | Test of Orals
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JSS1: English Language 1st Term Examination - Section E | Literature
Composition: Argumentative and Expository Composition
Topic Content:
- Meaning of Argumentative Essay
- Meaning of Expository Composition
- Elements of Writing
- Features of an Argumentative Composition
- Format of an Argumentative Composition
- Conclusion
- JSCE Exam Past Essay Question & Answer
What is an Argumentative Essay?
An argumentative essay is a form of composition in which you attempt to persuade or convince the reader or the listener to agree with your point of view on a controversial subject matterThe topic dealt with or the subject represented in a debate, exposition, or work of art. More with reasonable facts.
Examples of argumentative topics are:
- The Girl Child Should be Educated.
- Children in Rural Areas are More Helpful than Children in Urban Areas
- Education Should be Free at all Levels
What is an Expository Composition?
Exposition is a clear and detailed explanation of a given topic. The aim of an expository composition is to explain a process, to inform, to instruct, or to bring someone else to see one’s point of view. An expository essay contains a great deal of description.
Elements of Writing:
An expository composition exposes or explains a simple process or series of events clearly in logical order.
Structure of an Expository Composition:
- The title
- Attractive introduction
- Body/Content (Divided into paragraphs)
- Conclusion
Features of an Argumentative Composition:
- Appropriate introduction
- Definition of proposition
- Proof/Disproof of the proposition
- Concluding the argument
Format of an Argumentative Composition:
Good Afternoon Mr. Chairman, Panel of Judges, Accurate Time Keeper, Co-debaters, Ladies and Gentlemen. After the usual vocatives/greetings, the debater should briefly introduce him/herself. My name is Ojo Chukwuma, I am from Udele High school and I am here to oppose the motion which states that farmers are better than doctors.
Conclusion:
In the concluding paragraph, you summarize all the points that have been made earlier and restate your stand.
2020 JSCE Past Essay Question:
You have been selected to represent your class in an inter-class debate on the topic: “The Internet is a Better Source of Information that Textbooks.” Write your argument for or against the motion.
Hint:
(i) Introduction: The Vocatives
(ii) State and discuss at least three points for or against the motion.
(iii) Conclusion
Evaluation:
- Write an appropriate feature of an argumentative composition
- Write the structure of an expository composition
Reference: The Silent Teacher Page 402 by Segun Olatoye.
Assignment:
As the chief speaker in a debate organized by your school, write for or against the motion.“Girls are more intelligent than boys”.